Prime Minister Chris Luxon says plan to hike fuel tax likely to be shelved but Cabinet to have final say
Luxon also addressed National’s pledge to lower student loan repayments for graduates who stay in New Zealand, saying…
Faulty VW Beetle: Alyson Bouffard loses appeal but judge says she was ‘ripped off’ by dealer
Bouffard’s claim was partially successful but her bid to reject the vehicle and have the dealer take it…
AI adoption hits 91% of NZ businesses, but use to transform core operations falls to 4%
General-purpose AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude remain the most commonly used AI technology at 68%.…
The Disney Ooshies craze is over – but at what cost to Kiwi shoppers?
Yesterday, Woolworths reported a major sales boost for the first eight weeks of the 2027 financial year, thanks…
Meta’s Instagram boss admits touting teen safety tool but omitting it wasn’t used
On December 8, 2021, Mosseri testified at a Congressional hearing about the negative impacts of social media on…
Insurance premiums fall but gap between cheapest and most expensive quotes widens
Tower Insurance announced a change of approach last year that saw 90% of customers paying less (an average…
Books are good for your brain. But fiction has a surprising added benefit
This can help us find “better insight into our own experiences, insight into the experiences of others who…
Social media ban: Government legislation to be introduced, but NZ First, Act disagree
Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID…
New Zealand infrastructure spending: High costs but poor value – Cameron Bagrie
So, let’s have a talk about education and linking it to infrastructure; both are long-term investments. The infrastructure…
Rugby, Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Amarante Sititi shocked with lock spot but embracing opportunity
“Ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to become a Black Fern. Watching some of the women…
Manurewa bike ride: Police report no unlawful behaviour but make one arrest
Police monitored the event throughout the day to ensure the safety of cyclists and other road users. A…
All Blacks show signs but didn’t send a warning to Boks – Gregor Paul
They didn’t drop a marker down warning the Springboks they are ready and roaring, but they certainly played…